Williams became the first Formula 1 team to show off its 2017 design on Friday, releasing renders of its new FW40 on the eve of the scheduled launches beginning next week. The FW40 breaks away from the normal sequential nomenclature Williams has used for years in order to celebrate its 40th year in the sport, a resounding achievement for any team. The car clearly carries all the hallmarks of the new regulations, with deltoid shaping present on the front wing, leading edge of the floor and the rear wing.  The proportions of the car are clearly different from the previous generation of cars too, with wider front and rear wings and the car's track increased to match the wider Pirelli tyres....
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